Ovenbird

Ovenbird in South Austin is a peaceful place to work (indoors or under a patio umbrella), pick up coffee, or enjoy a leisurely meal during the week. But on the weekends, it’s bustling. The inflated wait times are worth it, especially for anyone eyeing biscuits and gravy or a decadent breakfast croissant loaded with sausage, creamy cheese, and pesto. You could get your order to go, but that means foregoing the floor-to-ceiling windows and the mimosa carafes that might explain why the dining room gets a bit noisy. Regardless, Ovenbird’s drink menu is particularly robust, focusing on traditional brews, seasonal lattes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a few cocktail options for the in-house crowd.